As an industry veteran with over 320 audiobook title credits, John McLain knows how to tell a story.  Working from his studio outside Dallas, Texas, he delights in narrating across many genres: hard-boiled detective noir, compelling non-fiction, tales of the Old West, interesting stories of fascinating lives, the thrilling intrigue of espionage, inspiring accounts of faith, and much more.

John has been honored with nominations for the prestigious Audie® Award twice, and in 2018 was named a winner of the Voice Arts® Award and the Audiobook Reviewer Listeners’ Choice Award.  His work has also been recognized for audio excellence by Audiofile Magazine with the Earphones Award.

In addition to award-winning storytelling, John enjoys coaching fellow narrators, and he places a very high value on continuing education.  Further, John loves working directly with authors as they seek to bring their stories to the world of audio.

John grew up in rural Oklahoma, and still carries those sensibilities with him today.  With his Christian faith as his guide, he believes in honesty, fairness, hard work, and honoring commitments.  This integrity has become a hallmark of his business – his clients have remarked that when John signs his name, it’s as good as done.

John is the host of the Use Your Head! podcast, The Guitar Foster Parent channel, and is a Postulant for Holy Orders in the Reformed Episcopal Church.